1. By Darragh O’ Brien

2. Irelands Highest Mountains CarrauntoohillMunster1,038m BeenkeraghMunster 1,010m CaharMunster 1,001m Mount Brandon Munster 953m

3. Where are they? Irelands mountains are found mostly in the coastal counties. This creates an almost bowl-like shape for the island of Ireland. The centre of the bowl is mainly flat surrounded by the mountains.

4. Popular Mountains Croagh Patrick: Every year thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick in county Mayo. People walk this barefoot as a pilgrimage to irelands patron saint Patrick.

5. The Mourne Mountains The Mourne mountains are Irelands most picturesque mountains. They were the inspiration for C.S. Lewis to imagine Narina in his book The Lion, witch and the wardrobe.

6. The Macgillycuddy Reeks The Macgillycuddy Reeks in Co. Kerry is home to the highest point in ireland- Carrauntoohil. On a clear day this peak can be seen for miles around.